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About thewineraconteur

A non-technical wine writer, who enjoys the moment with the wine, as much as the wine. Twitter.com/WineRaconteur Instagram/thewineraconteur Facebook/ The Wine Raconteur

Seventy-two Times Around the Sun

Posted on September 25, 2026 by thewineraconteur

Somehow, seventy-two doesn’t seem that old nowadays, or maybe I am just placating myself. Maybe it is because I do know that I am no longer a spring chicken, but I keep going. Some people try to hide the fact … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Apremont Vineyard, Chambery, Domaine Jacky Marteau, Domaine Marc Portaz, France, Jacquere, Le Coeur de la Reine, Loire Valley, Martin-Cot, Molette de Montmelian, Sauvignon, Savoie, Touraine | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club – September 2026

Posted on September 22, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It was pure pleasure to stroll into The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, because for the last couple of weeks, I had basically been seeing my internist, with a side trip to the oral surgeon to have a wisdom … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alentejo, Blanco, Branco, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Clos Rene, France, Gambler's Ghost, Lake County, Malbec, Merlot, North Coast, Petit Verdot, Pomerol, Portugal, Quinta do Paral, Sonoma County, Vidigueira | Leave a comment

Happy Birthday The Wine Raconteur, Jr.

Posted on September 19, 2026 by thewineraconteur

No, it is not my birthday, but for the young man who selected his own sobriquet of The Wine Raconteur, Jr. when he guest penned a few articles, it was a milestone birthday for him. My Bride and I were … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Wine | Tagged Boal, Bual, Cossart Gordon & Co., Giocato, Goriska Brda, Gual, Madeira, Madeira Wine Company, Malvasia Fina, Pinot Grigio, Portugal, Slovenia, Tinta Negra Mole, Vintage Bual | Leave a comment

Inconceivable

Posted on September 16, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I am always trying to find things for “date” nights, especially to go see a movie, my Bride enjoys an evening at the cinema, but alas, most of the films produced anymore don’t make the cut for me anymore. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Beni di Batasiolo, Cortese, Dogliano Brothers, Gavi DOCG, Italy, Piedmonte | Leave a comment

Limerick Lane Cellars – Part Three

Posted on September 13, 2026 by thewineraconteur

We were getting ready for the last three wines from Limerick Lane Cellars at a tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. Karen Francis DeGolia, the owner of Limerick Lane Cellars, was doing the honors of pouring the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged 1910 Block Estate Grown, Banfield Vineyards, Bedrock Vineyard, California, Estate Cuvee, Limerick Lane Cellars, Maffei Vineyards, Marquis, Monte Rosso Vineyard, Mouvedre, Petite Sirah, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Syrah, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Limerick Lane Cellars – Part Two

Posted on September 10, 2026 by thewineraconteur

A continuation of the wine tasting of Limerick Lane Cellars at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I also made a brief mention of how the winery has a tie-in with Detroit. Karen Francis DeGolia is the owner of … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Acorn Vineyard, Bacigalupi Vineyards, Banfield Vineyards, California, Carlisle Vineyard, Emmit-Scorsone Vineyard, Front Porch Farm, Grenache, Grist Vineyard, Limerick Lane Cellars, Maffei Vineyards, Monte Rosso Vineyard, Mourvedre, Petite Sirah, Rocks & Fog, Russian River Valley, Sceales Vineyard, Sonoma County, Syrah, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Limerick Lane Cellars – Part One

Posted on September 7, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I went from one wine tasting to another wine tasting, and both had Detroit ties, at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. My brain can at times run a mile a second, especially in a train-of-consciousness moment. So, when … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Failte, Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Limerick Lane Cellars, Louvals Vineyard, Mourvedre, Preston Vineyards, Rose, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Syrah, Viognier | Leave a comment

A Tasting with Tom Celani 2026 – Part Two

Posted on September 4, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It is always a pleasure to attend a tasting with Tom Celani along with his Celani Family Vineyards wines, when he holds court at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. The first red wine tasting was the Celani Family … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Ardore, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Celani Family Wines, Coombsville, Merlot, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll, Proprietary Red Wine, Red Blend, Robusto, Tenacious, The Family | Leave a comment

A Tasting with Tom Celani 2026 – Part One

Posted on September 1, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It is always a pleasure to see Tom Celani as he represents his wines at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. Since my earliest days as a clothier, I had stopped listening to music on the radio and listened … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Celani Family Wines, Chardonnay, La Prima, Napa Valley | Leave a comment

Korbin Kameron at The Fine Wine Source 2026 – Part Three

Posted on August 29, 2026 by thewineraconteur

We were coming up to the end of the tasting of Korbin Kamerin wines hosted by Korbin Ming at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. It may appear to be a quick tasting, but we had already had seven … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cuvée Kristin, Estate Blend Red Wine, Korbin Kameron, Malbec, Merlot, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley, Petite Verdot, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County | Leave a comment